The Grey Nomads - General

rockylizard · rockylizard

http://bgr.com/2014/04/15/heartbleed-checker-passwords-change-list/

rockylizard · rockylizard

I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

cjt55 · cjt55

Just wondering which is best. Drain all the systems and refill the fresh tanks to stop mould etc or drain everything and leave empty. Seems wise to me to drain all the systems and fill water tank while stored. Drain, flush and refill when ready to use again. Any suggestions from the experienced trave...

robcer · robcer

Hi all thought you all might be interested in this supplier. They are based at 306 Hume Highway Craigieburn Vic 3064. www.etime.com.au I have used them a couple of times, the staff are fantastic and they have a huge warehouse with loads of items at really great prices and they will post Australia wide...

chaslib · chaslib

We still have some months before we trade In Our car and camper as part of the upgrading process to a Motorhome. i think we need to do some waterproofing of the canvas before we get rid of the camper as there has been some wetness coming through inside the camper. Question is does any one know the best way a...

graham (chickenman) · graham (chickenman)

I am at my favourite bush camp 35 km n/e of Whyalla in Sa. Bush camp to mostly full as from Thursday night but other places in the area to camp. Here at Fitzgerlad bay is flush toilets and town water but no showers, so it beside the van using a solar shower burr if its windy . If your driving over Easter please t...

gypsynolmate · gypsynolmate

Anybody camping up at elmore, on the campaspe, that can tell us the condition of the ground for a heavy vehicle (bus 9 tonne). We wish to head up there for Easter but it appears, there has been heaps of rain. Thanks in advance gypsy n olmate

russhenn · russhenn

Just researching a bit on one of our fav camping spots and found this article from the Ararat Advertiser. http://www.araratadvertiser.com.au/story/2148513/bypass-preferred-route-determined/ It shows a map of councils preferred route for a town bypass. Not withstanding the hoohaw over th...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Shut the front gate!! I was just watching the Townsville 7 local news and the floods and damage around Townsville was amazing. Here in suburban Townsville we were really lucky as all we got was a flooded back yard and down the side and about 2 foot of wet carpet inside the front of the house that copped Ita...

Bare Rambler · Bare Rambler

Hi We are looking to buy a 10 year old Motorhome privately in New South Wales. Does the seller have to supply a current Roadworthy ( Pink Slip) and a current Gas Certificate ?? We will be re-registering the Motorhome in Queensland where both these documents are required. Anyone know the rules ? Thanks...

RosieW · RosieW

We are looking for a stove-top/oven which is portable for us to cook on outside. It's only the two of us, so we only need a small oven. We saw one of these locally, and thought it might work for us. Anyone used one of these, or similar? Ta

Dougwe · Dougwe

Had visitors after things settled from Cyclone Ita's visit. Yep "Oldboar" Darell and Sandra and who just happend to be purched up in the Isuzu, "Highwayman" Roy. It sure was good to see Darell and Sandra again and really good to finally meet Roy, we had missed each other 'By that...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Please do NOT turn this into a political to and fro. Actually, I do not expect, or seek, comment. I simply post as publicly available data that is rarely distributed by politicians. [Debt per Adult Graph = Personal Debt not Government Debt] [Sovereign debt is the amount of money that a countr...

Mr Red · Mr Red

Hi Guy's I am looking for a Oil column heater to use in a Avan Camper Caravan must be able to be ran with a 1000 watt generator. Have done search here but nothing on Oil Heaters. Any suggestions? Have checked Ebay but all too big in size and wattage. Thanks Mr Red.

Middo · Middo

we are looking for a caravan with a shower and toilet. don't want anything longer than 16' because of access to the front yard. I know it may be on the small size compared to others. I would like to know what people like and don't like as far as brands go. I have seen them priced from $39k to $60k. We will be go...

Gypsy Dreamer · Gypsy Dreamer

This is a reminder to be diligent about checking bank statements, especially if you have authorised direct debits. I have a separate bank account set up specifically for direct debits of insurance and other payments. When checking my latest statement I discovered a debit of $64.95 from an unknow...

19bruce54 · 19bruce54

First off my wife and I would like to thank all of you for your comments, we knew very little about Caravans before but have leaned allot through this forum. Crunch time come for us when we go to the Sydney Caravan show this month but I still have one more unanswered question going through my mind. What is b...

dorian · dorian

[url]http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-14/government-should-target-seniors-familes-budget-cuts-economists/53...

Baz421 · Baz421

Hi all some photos of my new choofa if anyone interested, just ready for vanning next week. Pulls apart for better storage, but I had to buy a smaller camp oven to fit inside.

Dange · Dange

Howdy folks!! Just wondering if anyone who reads this post will be in North Queensland between 16-18 May this year?????? The great wheelbarrow race (www.greatwheelbarrowrace.com/) will be run between Mareeba and Chillagoe over these dates and has now become one of the most promising regional f...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Latest info on Heartbleed (Preview) http://bgr.com/2014/04/15/heartbleed-checker-passwords-change-list/	rockylizard	2	996	05:56 PM Apr 16, 2014 by 03_troopy
	A man after my own heart... (Preview) I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)	rockylizard	6	1095	05:56 PM Apr 16, 2014 by shekon
	Fresh Water Tanks - Full or Empty when storing the Van for a few months (Preview) Just wondering which is best. Drain all the systems and refill the fresh tanks to stop mould etc or drain everything and leave empty. Seems wise to me to drain all the systems and fill water tank while stored. Drain, flush and refill when ready to use again. Any suggestions from the experienced trave...	cjt55	6	3716	04:28 PM Apr 16, 2014 by cjt55
	etime RV centre (Preview) Hi all thought you all might be interested in this supplier. They are based at 306 Hume Highway Craigieburn Vic 3064. www.etime.com.au I have used them a couple of times, the staff are fantastic and they have a huge warehouse with loads of items at really great prices and they will post Australia wide...	robcer	1	1881	03:32 PM Apr 16, 2014 by aussie_paul
	Waterproofing canvas (Preview) We still have some months before we trade In Our car and camper as part of the upgrading process to a Motorhome. i think we need to do some waterproofing of the canvas before we get rid of the camper as there has been some wetness coming through inside the camper. Question is does any one know the best way a...	chaslib	7	10353	01:31 PM Apr 16, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	So where is everyone going to be at Easter? (Preview) I am at my favourite bush camp 35 km n/e of Whyalla in Sa. Bush camp to mostly full as from Thursday night but other places in the area to camp. Here at Fitzgerlad bay is flush toilets and town water but no showers, so it beside the van using a solar shower burr if its windy . If your driving over Easter please t...	graham (chickenman)	29	968	10:28 PM Apr 15, 2014 by Dunmowin
	camping weather at elmore (Preview) Anybody camping up at elmore, on the campaspe, that can tell us the condition of the ground for a heavy vehicle (bus 9 tonne). We wish to head up there for Easter but it appears, there has been heaps of rain. Thanks in advance gypsy n olmate	gypsynolmate	6	697	06:31 PM Apr 15, 2014 by robcer
	GreenHill Lake, Ararat, the end is nigh (Preview) Just researching a bit on one of our fav camping spots and found this article from the Ararat Advertiser. http://www.araratadvertiser.com.au/story/2148513/bypass-preferred-route-determined/ It shows a map of councils preferred route for a town bypass. Not withstanding the hoohaw over th...	russhenn	2	856	05:44 PM Apr 15, 2014 by glendadon
	AFTER CYCLONE ITA (Preview) Shut the front gate!! I was just watching the Townsville 7 local news and the floods and damage around Townsville was amazing. Here in suburban Townsville we were really lucky as all we got was a flooded back yard and down the side and about 2 foot of wet carpet inside the front of the house that copped Ita...	Dougwe	11	768	02:34 PM Apr 15, 2014 by JRH
	Gas And Roadworthy Certificates in N.S.W (Preview) Hi We are looking to buy a 10 year old Motorhome privately in New South Wales. Does the seller have to supply a current Roadworthy ( Pink Slip) and a current Gas Certificate ?? We will be re-registering the Motorhome in Queensland where both these documents are required. Anyone know the rules ? Thanks...	Bare Rambler	4	3732	11:23 AM Apr 15, 2014 by Roving-Dutchy
	Stove/oven - Coleman Companion (Preview) We are looking for a stove-top/oven which is portable for us to cook on outside. It's only the two of us, so we only need a small oven. We saw one of these locally, and thought it might work for us. Anyone used one of these, or similar? Ta	RosieW	4	648	10:14 AM Apr 15, 2014 by native pepper
	AMAIZING WHAT GETS BLOWN IN AFTER A CYCLONE (Preview) Had visitors after things settled from Cyclone Ita's visit. Yep "Oldboar" Darell and Sandra and who just happend to be purched up in the Isuzu, "Highwayman" Roy. It sure was good to see Darell and Sandra again and really good to finally meet Roy, we had missed each other 'By that...	Dougwe	12	968	09:14 AM Apr 15, 2014 by Dougwe
	A perspective... (Preview) Gday... Please do NOT turn this into a political to and fro. Actually, I do not expect, or seek, comment. I simply post as publicly available data that is rarely distributed by politicians. [Debt per Adult Graph = Personal Debt not Government Debt] [Sovereign debt is the amount of money that a countr...	rockylizard	3	751	08:02 AM Apr 15, 2014 by peterblack
	Column oil heaters (Preview) Hi Guy's I am looking for a Oil column heater to use in a Avan Camper Caravan must be able to be ran with a 1000 watt generator. Have done search here but nothing on Oil Heaters. Any suggestions? Have checked Ebay but all too big in size and wattage. Thanks Mr Red.	Mr Red	18	4854	08:54 PM Apr 14, 2014 by Happywanderer
	Caravans with shower and toilets (Preview) we are looking for a caravan with a shower and toilet. don't want anything longer than 16' because of access to the front yard. I know it may be on the small size compared to others. I would like to know what people like and don't like as far as brands go. I have seen them priced from $39k to $60k. We will be go...	Middo	16	5069	07:24 PM Apr 14, 2014 by Middo
	Direct Debits (Preview) This is a reminder to be diligent about checking bank statements, especially if you have authorised direct debits. I have a separate bank account set up specifically for direct debits of insurance and other payments. When checking my latest statement I discovered a debit of $64.95 from an unknow...	Gypsy Dreamer	4	983	06:43 PM Apr 14, 2014 by kesue
	Timber, Aluminium or Fiberglass. (Preview) First off my wife and I would like to thank all of you for your comments, we knew very little about Caravans before but have leaned allot through this forum. Crunch time come for us when we go to the Sydney Caravan show this month but I still have one more unanswered question going through my mind. What is b...	19bruce54	14	7172	05:16 PM Apr 14, 2014 by deverall11
	Should Government target seniors, families in budget cuts? (closed) (Preview) [url]http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-14/government-should-target-seniors-familes-budget-cuts-economists/53...	dorian	20	1458	04:07 PM Apr 14, 2014 by Webmaster
	NEW CHOOFA OR PIG OR WHATEVER YOU CALL EM (Preview) Hi all some photos of my new choofa if anyone interested, just ready for vanning next week. Pulls apart for better storage, but I had to buy a smaller camp oven to fit inside.	Baz421	4	1278	01:59 PM Apr 14, 2014 by intouch
	Great Wheelbarrow Race 16-18 May 2014 Great Wheelbarrow Race (Preview) Howdy folks!! Just wondering if anyone who reads this post will be in North Queensland between 16-18 May this year?????? The great wheelbarrow race (www.greatwheelbarrowrace.com/) will be run between Mareeba and Chillagoe over these dates and has now become one of the most promising regional f...	Dange	4	454	10:54 PM Apr 13, 2014 by Dange
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